Newcastle united Blog Archives for January 2011

Newcastle have completed the signing of 25 year-old Charlton goalkeeper Rob Elliot. Rob Elliot
Newcastle's new number three goalkeeper (?) The 25-year-old Â 6'3â€³ goalkeeper has signed a
five-year deal with Newcastle, and becomes the club's seventh signing of the summer, after Â
following Inter Milan left back Davide Santon through the door last night on [.

Newcastle United's latest signing has talked in lyrical terms about theÂ EnglishÂ Premier League
and such a historical club asÂ NewcastleÂ United, the club he signed for tonight. Davide Santon -
willÂ wearÂ the number 3 shirt at Newcatsle The Â left-back finally signed today, after terms had
been agreed with his former club Inter-Milan, and terms were apparently quickly agreed with [.

Sky Sports isÂ reportingÂ tonight that French club St Etienne claim to have reached an agreement
with Leeds United for their highly-rated winger Max Gradel. Modibo Maiaga- may not get his dream
move to Newcastle The French club have just announced that a deal has been struck with Leeds United
for their 23-year-old Ivory Coast International winger.

NewcastleÂ have tonight completed the signing of Italian international defender Davide Santon from
Inter Milan. A smiling Davide Santon after signing for Newcastle The 20-year-old full-back has
signed a five-year-deal at St. James' Park, Â as reported a little earlier by Sky Sports, and will
wear the number 3 shirt forÂ Newcastle, as shown above, so he looks [.

Sky Sports is reporting that that Davide Santon has completed his move to Newcastle and has signed
a five-year contract. The Italian full-back was fist linked with Newcastle a few days ago, and it
looks like the deal has been done, but nothing yet form Newcastle. The 20-year-old arrived on
Tyneside today to undergo a [.

Newcastle have been linked with five players today in the transfer market. Davide Santon due for a
medical at Newcastle The news yesterday was that Newcastle's advancesÂ forÂ left-backs Erik Pieters
and Aly Cissokho looked dead in the water, because Newcastle would not pay, or even get close to,
the asking price forÂ eitherÂ player.

Trying to predict how youngsters will do in their football careers is a very risky enterprise.
Tamas Kadar 21 year-old Newcastle defender And we had noticed that Tamas Kadar had not only not
playedÂ forÂ Â NewcastleÂ in the pre-season, but Â he wasÂ also hardly ever even mentioned during
the summer.

We knew that a few weeks ago, there were reports that Alex Ferguson had offered Newcastle's Alan
Pardew, Manchester United striker Federico Macheda as a loan deal. Federico Macheda option on
season long loan But there's news today that Newcastle are back in for Sochaux striker Modibo
Maiga, but that depends on Sochaux bringing [.

You know I wondered if Max Gradel was a Sochaux or Newcastle target earlier this morning. Modibo
Maiga could be Newcastle player soon And it seems, as usual I got it wrong, and indeed Gradel is a
Sochaux target to replace Modibo Maiga at the French club, should Modibo arrive at Newcastle. So in
[..

Sky Sports is reporting that Newcastle have gone back in for Sochauz striker Modibio Miaga. Modibo
Maiga Sochaux have said Newcastle back in for striker Newcastle were reported by Sochaux to FIFA
only last week, for what they saw as an illegal appraoch for their Mali striler. But the localÂ
Newcastle press have said that [.

It seems Newcastle are getting very busy in the transfer market today. Max Gradel Leeds United
winger Sky Sports is now reporting that Newcastle are currently in advanced talks for Leeds
United's Ivorian winger Max Gradel. NewcastleÂ were after Gradel last January, and every time we've
seen this 23 year-old play, he's looked a very [.

As we reported yesterday, it seems that Newcastle have agreed a Â£5M fee with Inter Milan for their
20 year-old full-back Davide Santon, but success now rests on the Magpies being able to negotiate a
wage deal, Â and meet the youngster's demands. David Santone in wage negotiations with Newcastle
And late breaking news from [.

As we reported yesterday, it seems that Newcastle have agreed a Â£5M fee with Inter Milan for their
20 year-old full-back Davide Santon, but success now rests on the Magpies being able to negotiate a
wage deal, Â and meet the youngster's demands. David Santone in wage negotiations with Newcastle
And late breaking news from [.

Newcastle have been linked with Yossi Benayoun, who tweeted yesterday that he was in negotiations
with a number of clubs. Yossi Benayoun too old at 31? Yossi will not get much playing time at
Chelsea now that midfielder Juan Mata has arrived from from Valencia. We;d be surprised if this
news has much truth [.

Metro is reporting that Newcastle United are interested in Senegal international striker Papiss
Cisse. Pappas Cisse - Newcastle linked with Bundesliga striker It seems that Pappis has attracted
interest from some English clubs since he scored an impressive 24 goals in 34 games for Bundesliga
club SC Freiburg last season.

EvenÂ though Mevlut Erdinc would seem to get little playing time at PSG, it looks like he is
staying at the Paris based club this season. Mevlut Erdinc - staying at PSG Erdinc came on in the
87th minute yesterday, in place of Â another former Newcastle striker target, Â KevinÂ Gameiro, Â
in PSG's fine 3-1 win at Toulouse.

We reported the news thisÂ morningÂ thatÂ NewcastleÂ seemed to be closing in on a Â£5M deal for 20
year-old Italian International Davide Santon. Davide Santon on his way to Newcastle? And Santon's
agent this morning has said that while at least Roma are after the 7 times capped Italian
International, Â Newcastle is their number one target.

Leon Best got the job done for Newcastle yesterday, with two good goals in the 2-1 win at home to
Fulham. Leon Best after scoring first goal yesterday And we've been pointing out that this year, in
his 15 Newcastle appearances he's scored 8 goals, which is not too bad at all. But a [...]

The news in the Newcastle Journal this morning is that Newcastle are still hoping to sign Modibo
Maiga from Sochaux or Nolan Roux from Brest. Modibo Maiga Newcastle still interested Maiga was in
the Sochaux side yesterday that beat St. Etienne 2-1 at home, but Roux wasn't even on the bench for
the Stade [.

The news in the Newcastle Journal this morning is that Newcastle are still hoping to sign Modibo
Maiga from Sochaux or Nolan Roux from Brest. Modibo Maiga Newcastle still interested Maiga was in
the Sochaux side yesterday that beat St. Etienne 2-1 at home, but Roux wasn't even on the bench for
the Stade [.

Alan Pardew has admitted to being just a little frustrated that Newcastle have brought nobody in
since Jose Enrique left the club for Liverpool. Alan Pardew - at yesterday's game And the Newcastle
squad has done very well indeed ion winning three of their first three games of theÂ seasonÂ and
drawing the ohet one and are [.

News in the Daily Mail today that Newcastle United have agreed a deal to bring 20 year-old Inter
Milan full-back Davide Santon toÂ Newcastle. Davide Santon - Â£5M deal agreed with Inter Milan TheÂ
dealÂ is said to have been struck at Â£5M, and weÂ don'tÂ know if Davide will be the one player to
replace Josee Enrique, or whether [.

Newcastle now are placed Â 6th in the Premier League table after an eventful and exiting batch of
games today, which saw the Manchester United hammer hapless Arsenal 8-2, and Manchester City hammer
Tottenham 5-1, so as the commentators said it's Manchester 13 London 3. Alan Pardew congrartulates
Leon Best this afternoon But I'm not [.

Newcastle again found a way to win this afternoon, this time at home to Fulham. Steven Taylor
delighted with win and with team In this game Leon Best again showed he can hit thoseÂ goalsÂ when
he's given the chance, and he scored two opportunist second half goals to make his total 8 goals in
his [.

Newcastle got an unlikely win today against Fulham 2-1 at St. James' Park, after going two goals up
after 65 minutes, and both were opportunist goals from Leon Best. But Newcastle had to thank
goalkeeper Tim Krul who made three fantastic saves for Newcastle in that second half, and the
Dutchman was in inspired form [.

Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has made four changes to his side that beat Scunthorpe 2-1 last
Thursday evening. Recalled to the side today are defender Steven Taylor, Gabriel Obertan, Cheik
Tiote and Jonas Gutierrez. They were rested for the Carling Cup tie but of course Mike Williamson
was injured in the first half and Steven [.

It will be interesting to see how many players Newcastle can bring into the club, by the time the
transfer window slams shut on Wednesday. Alan Pardew - wants two or three over the line by
Wednesday And we have to hope Newcastle fans are feeling better on Thursday morning than they were
on February [.

It will be interesting to see how many players Newcastle can bring into the club, by the time the
transfer window slams shut on Wednesday. Alan Pardew - wants two or three over the line by
Wednesday And we have to hope Newcastle fans are feeling better on Thursday morning than they were
on February [.

It's been another eventful week for Alan Pardew atÂ Newcastle. Haris Vuckic top youngster at
Newcastle aiming for the stars NewcastleÂ were reported to FIFA by French club Sochaux over their
approach for striker Modibo Maiga, and Alan's former club Charlton Athletic reported the Tyneside
club to the Premier League over their approach for their [.

Newcastle's top two left back targets are Erik Pieters of PSV and Aly Cissokho of Olympic Lyonnais,
and both players are 23 years old and both have played for their countries, Holland and France
respectively. Aly Cissokho is he Newcastle's number one choice? But which one Newcastle will sign
before the transfer window closes [.

NewcastleÂ have a game they can win tomorrow afternoon against Fulham at St. James' Park. Alan
Pardew will have most of the squad fit for selection, Â with only Ben Arfa, Danny Guthrie andÂ
MikeÂ WilliamsonÂ outÂ injured tomorrow. WithÂ having to play extra time onÂ ThursdayÂ evening at
Scunthorpe, some of the players may be a little tired, and the first half of [.

Newcastle's 20 year-old striker Nile Ranger has been arrested after he supposedly broke the jaw of
a man during a night out in Newcastle. Nile Ranger arrested and being questioned by Police The
Londoner is now being questioned by by police following the attack, which was outside Cosy Joe's
bar, in the Groat Market.

NewcastleÂ have drawn Nottingham Forest away in the third round the Carling Cup. Nottingham Forest,
under new manager Steve McClaren, have had a poor start to the season, with their defense looking
very porous, so while this is not the worst draw for Newcastle, it will not be easy either. In
their four games in the [.

We were disappointed that we've lost both Jose Enrique and JoeyÂ BartonÂ over the last 10 days or
so. Modibo Maiga still a target They were very good players, and both gaveÂ NewcastleÂ everythingÂ
they had when they played for the Tyneside club, andÂ youÂ cannot ask more than that. AndÂ evenÂ
though players who leaveÂ NewcastleÂ tend to get booed when they return playing [.

Tamas Kadar has been selected for the Hungarian U21 squad to play in the European U 21 Championship
qualifiers coming up next week. Tamas Kadar why has he not played for Newcastle this pseason? We
cannot be the only ones who are wondering why Tamas had not played in one pre-season game for
Newcastle, [.

NewcastleÂ play Fulham tomorrow, and that will be a tough home game forÂ Newcastle. Alan Pardew -
both teams will use 3 subs tomorrow We were really hoping on Thursday evening that the lads could
win the game in the 90 minutes at Scunthorpe, and they should have, but that extra 30 minutes of
extra time could [.

There doesn't seem to be much new news this morning on the status of Erik Pieters. Erik Pieters in
Newcastle for a medical? The news yesterday was that finally Newcastle had agreed a fee with PSV
forÂ theirÂ DutchÂ InternationalÂ left-back, Â and reports in Holland said thatÂ ErikÂ was on his
way yesterday toÂ NewcastleÂ to have his medical.

Like all new parents Danny Simpson has been getting used to how life changes after your first baby
is born. Danny Simpson - worries over baby playing is a release And Danny Simpson hasÂ talkedÂ
todayÂ about how hisÂ daughter Skye has changed his Â life, including his life in football. Danny
is the Newcastle United first choice right [.

It's hardly surprising that Joey Barton has signed for QPR. Joey Barton bye bye Newcastle Barton
has agreed a four year deal with the London club, on wages said to be around Â£60K/week at the
London club, and of course he passed his medical Â in LondonÂ Â yesterday. Joey hardly had any
other option, because [.

Alan Pardew has come out today and told the localÂ NewcastleÂ press that Joey Barton would be very
welcomeÂ toÂ stayÂ at NewcastleÂ thisÂ season. Joey Barton thinking over whether to join QPR Not
only that, but the very experiencedÂ PremierÂ LeagueÂ player would still have an important role to
play on Tyneside this coming season.

The performance lastÂ nightÂ byÂ NewcastleÂ side had a lot in it to makeÂ NewcastleÂ fans just a
littleÂ bitÂ concerned. Not many happy Newcastle faces on the sidelines last night Â But there were
also some good, and even great performances from some of the youngsters like Tim Krul, Sammy Ameobi
and Haris Vuckic, and thingsÂ probablyÂ evened out between that terrible first halfÂ performance Â
andÂ Newcastle'sÂ play [.

Sammy Ameobi had a dream sub appearance last night, and looked very good out on the left wing, and
then he scored a terrific winner for the Magpies with his right foot. Sammy Ameobi - it was a great
experience Sammy looks like he may be the real thing and at only 19 years old, [...]

Last night's win by Newcastle at Scunthorpe United was a typical Magpies display. Tim Krul - great
game last night They put Newcastle fans through hell and high water before they finally won the
game last night, and in great style too, with a wonderful goal from 19 year-old Sammy Ameobi. And I
just don't [.

The Sun is reporting that Newcastle will finally land Dutch International left back Erik Pieters.
Erik Pieters - five year deal at Newcastle They are reporting it will be a deal for around Â£6.8M
and that he will sign from PSV Eindhoven within the next 48 hours. The left-back, who is 23 and
played 10 [.

It seems that Joey Barton is taking a day or two to make a decision on whether to move to QPR,
after he passed his medical yesterday. Joey Barton taking time to decide whether to move to QPR And
after the game last night when Newcastle beat Scunthorpe 2-1 after extra time in the [...]

Alan Pardew should have learned a lot from the game on Thursday night at Scunthorpe. Sammy Ameobi
about to be mobbed after scoring the winner Alan should try to sort out why Newcastle look
completely hopeless in the first half of every game, and he should look at playing more of the
Newcastle youngsters, [.

NewcastleÂ scraped through this game after extra time with the scores tied at 1-1 after 90 minutes,
Â and Â the spectacular winner came from aÂ magnificentÂ goal from Sammy Ameobi, his first for his
local club, after 112 minutes, andÂ NewcastleÂ can also thank TimÂ KrulÂ forÂ twoÂ or threeÂ
brilliantÂ saves that kept NewcastleÂ in this game.

As expected Sylvain Marveaux will make his debut tonight for Newcastle United in the second round
of the Carling Cup at Scunthorpe United, in what looks a strong Newcastle side. The 25 year-old
Frenchman is in midfield and surprisingly Yohan Cabaye starts the fame tonight and Dan Gosling and
Peter Lovenkrands make up the midfield.

Joey Barton has just tweeted what's going on at QPR. JoeyÂ BartonÂ - thinking it over Apparently
Joey has now completed theÂ secondÂ part of his medical thisÂ morning, and theÂ LondonÂ club have
made the Liverpudlian a substantial offer to join them on a four year deal. By allÂ accountsÂ Â the
wages are said to be close to what Joey is currently getting [.

The game tonight at Glanford Park willÂ nowÂ take on greater significance with JoeyÂ Barton
seemingly about to leaveÂ NewcastleÂ for QPR. It will be important thatÂ NewcastleÂ field a decent
side tonight that can win the game, while alsoÂ givingÂ some of our top players a rest ready for
the game at St.

There could be good news for Newcastle fans soon, yes that may come as a a big shock we know, but
it seems Newcastle have indeed made an improved offer for Erik Pieters. Erik Pieters - Newcastle
make improved offer The offer is still short of the asking price ofÂ aroundÂ Â£6M, but the news is
the [..

There is more news today thatÂ NewcastleÂ are inÂ advancedÂ talks with 20 year-old Inter Milan
defender Davide Santon. Davide Santon looks an excellent young player We had reportedÂ interestÂ in
this player last Saturday, and the reports seem to be persistent, so perhaps the news may even be
true. Davide has been interesting a number ofÂ PremierÂ League clubs, but theÂ mostÂ recentÂ
reportÂ suggestsÂ Â NewcastleÂ are [.

We are hoping that Shane Ferguson will get a game tonight at left back. Shane Ferguson due a start
tonight And perhaps the current left-back Ryan Taylor, scorer of that great goal that beat
Sunderland on Saturday, will get a game out on the right wing, which isÂ probably Ryan's best
position. If Shane Â had [.

There's a report in Goal.com today, that Newcastle United are after Fulham striker Clint Dempsey.
Clint Dempsey - are Newcastle interested? We're not too sure what to make of the story, Â which
says Aston Villa are also after the player, and that both clubs have money to spend. But what we've
realized this summer is [.

There's a report in Goal.com today, that Newcastle United are after Fulham striker Clint Dempsey.
Clint Dempsey - are Newcastle interested? We're not too sure what to make of the story, Â which
says Aston Villa are also after the player, and that both clubs have money to spend. But what we've
realized this summer is [.

Newcastle are getting themselves into a difficult position in the transfer market once again. Jose
Enrique still to be replaced With Jose Enrique gone, and a striker still to come in to replace Andy
Carroll, Newcastle have their work cut out over the next six days of the transfer market, Â just to
get these [.

Newcastle are getting themselves into a difficult position in the transfer market once again. Jose
Enrique still to be replaced With Jose Enrique gone, and a striker still to come in to replace Andy
Carroll, Newcastle have their work cut out over the next six days of the transfer market, Â just to
get these [.

News today in the local papers that Newcastle are preparing to sign French defender Danny Situ.
Danny Situ 20 year-old defender to sign on at Newcastle The 20 year-old impressive French Youth
International defender has apparently done well a trial on Tyneside, and will now be joining his
former team-mate at Lens, Mehdi Abeid [.

News today in the local papers that Newcastle are preparing to sign French defender Danny Situ.
Danny Situ 20 year-old defender to sign on at Newcastle The 20 year-old impressive French Youth
International defender has apparently done well a trial on Tyneside, and will now be joining his
former team-mate at Lens, Mehdi Abeid [.

News today that Newcastle are linked with another French striker, Nolan Roux. Nolan Roux - 23
year-old Stade Brest striker The 23 year-old Roux is said to have one of those release clauses in
his contract at his current club Stade Brest, and can leave when another club offers Â£8M for him.
The 23-year-old has [.

News today that Newcastle are linked with another French striker, Nolan Roux. Nolan Roux - 23
year-old Stade Brest striker The 23 year-old Roux is said to have one of those release clauses in
his contract at his current club Stade Brest, and can leave when another club offers Â£8M for him.
The 23-year-old has [.

Alan Pardew will try to win one of the two Cup competitions Newcastle are in thisÂ season. Alan
Pardew targeting both cups this season It's nice to hear a Newcastle manager talk about trying to
win something for a change, and who knows, we may even be able to win something for the first time
since [.

It seems that Joey Barton, as we had half expected earlier today, is leaving Newcastle. Joey Barton
- bye bye Newcastle He has just tweeted that he doesn't want to leave Newcastle but with not being
offered a new contract his hands are tied. This is what Joey said on his twitter account a few
[...]

Good news today Newcastle's Dan Gosling has been named in the England U21 squad. This is the first
time since Dan injured his ACL (knee) back in March of last year, that he's been called up for the
England U21 side. He played for the England U17, U18 and U19 sides and has so [...]

Birmingham City won the Carling Cup last season, and are now in European competition this season.
But in all honesty Birmingham were just hopeless last season, and kept their best performances for
the Carling Cup competition, and they did very well to reach the final and did well to beat Arsenal
1-0 at Wembley.

Sylvain Marveaux signed for Newcastle United earlier this summer on a free transfer, as Newcastle
seemed to get him at the very last moment, and after he had had medical at Liverpool. Sylvain
Marveaux will make debut against Scunthorpe The fact that Liverpool wanted to sign him shows he is
a very decent player, [.

News is breaking that Joey Barton has been given permission to talk with Queens Park Rangers. Tony
Fernandes, the new owner of Queens Park Rangers, will bne wanting to make a splash in the transfer
market and because of that we think he may offer Joey a good deal and he could be gone. QPR [...]

Newcastle seem to be in a bit of a mess right now in their attempts to bring in a left back and a
striker to the club. Mevlut Erdinc - moving to Rennes? Remember that's to replace Andy Carroll and
Jose Enrique, and the club received a total of Â£41M for those two players. Newcastle's [...]

There has been news in the papers recently from Kevin Nolan, that he'd love to see Joey Barton at
West Ham. Joey Barton - Pardew says it's up to him But Joey has said many times before that he
wants to remain playing in the Premier League, and of course he can do that with [...]

French International midfielder Yohan Cabaye is probably the pick of the bunch so far, of the five
new players who have joined Newcastle this summer. Yohan Cabaye will get better at Newcastle Yohan
has looked good for Newcastle in the games he has played, but Pardew believes Cabaye will only
improve at Newcastle, much [.

Newcastle fans may have to wait a few more days and even into next Wednesday, when the transfer
window closes, Â before any new players arrive on Tyneside. Erik Pieters - stalemate on the
transferÂ There seems to be a stalemate developed with Newcastle's move for Dutch International
Erik Pieters, with the Tyneside club unwilling to [.

Sochaux have referred Newcastle's apparently illegal pursuit of Modibo Maiga to FIFA. Sochaux
President Alexandre Lacombe reported Newcastle to FIFA And Charlton Athletic have reported
Newcastle to the Premier League over their move for 25 year-old goalkeeper Rob Elliot. To make
things just a little worse, Newcastle were fined Â£30K by the English FA today, [.

The Newcastle defense has looked resolute in the first two games of this season. John Carver and
Alan Pardew oversee training And credit to Alan Pardew, the coaches, and of course the players, Â
as they have concentrated on that in their pre-season training, and it seems to be paying off. In
both the first 45 [.

New French signing Sylvain Marveaux should get a start on Thursday night at Scunthorpe, in the
Carling Cup second round. Sylvain Marveaux should get start Â on Thursday night and make his debut
Newcastle have an important league game on Sunday at home to Fulham (yes, we know they are all
important), and Alan will [.

Newcastle have done well in their first two games of the season and can lift the mood on Tyneside
even higher with a win at Scunthorpe on Thursday night, in the second round of the Carling Cup.
Fabricio Coloccini in magnificent form this season so far We haven;t heard to much from new [...]

One thing we really liked about Chris Hughton is that he never let himself, or his players, get
ahead of themselves. Steven Taylor take one game at a time Whether the last match was a win, a draw
or a defeat, he always had his players look at the next match as the one [...]

The news today is that Newcastle are ready to increase their offer for PSV left-back Erik Pieters.
Erik Pieters increased bid for Dutchman That follows on from yesterday's news that Alan Pardew was
seen at the PSV game on Sunday sitting alongside Pieter's representative Hakim Slimani. The
Eindhoven side won that game 3-0 at [.

After the failure to bring in Rob Elliot from Charlton Athletic last week, and also getting
reported to the Premier League for their approach for Elliot, Â it could be that Newcastle have
turned their attention elsewhere. Scott Loach Watford's 23 year old England U21 International We
heard this morning that Chief Scout Graham Carr [.

It looks like even though Newcastle beat Sunderland on Saturday, Mike Ashley will still not pay our
decent money for good players. Erik Pieters Ashley offering only Â£4M Newcastle got around Â£6M for
Jose Enrique from Liverpool 10 days ago, and Jose was on Â£45K/week at Newcastle so you would think
that Newcastle could [.

Ryan Taylor is having his time in the sun, after that wonderful goal he scored after 62 minutes
that won the game at Sunderland on Saturday. Krul with super hero Taylor after the game Krul wasn't
too shabby either! It was an unexpected win, especially after Newcastle struggled so much in the
first half, [.

Alan Pardew may have had a bit of a hangover on Sunday morning, but that didn't stop him from
flying to Holland to watch Newcastle target Erik Pieters in action at left-back for PSV Eindhoven.
Alan Pardew on Saturday And news today in the Evening Chronicle (Lee Ryder) that chief scout Graham
Carr, whom we [.

"I have not experienced anything quite like this." Those were the words uttered by French
midfielder Yohan Cabaye today, as he talked about the game on Saturday at the Stadium of Light.
Yohan Cabaye shot after the game at Sunderland Newcastle came back in the second half of that game
from a first half [.

It's a new week and Newcastle United are about to get a complaint lodged to UEFA against them by
French club Sochaux. Sochaux President Alexandre Lacombe Sochaux are alleging that Newcastle made
an illegal approach for their Mali striker Modibo Maiga. It was interesting that Miaga had a
reported meeting with Sochaux President Alexandre Lacombe [.

Just a terrific interview in the local press from Alan Pardew today, where the talks about going
out on Saturday night to celebrate Steve Stone's 40th Birthday and of course that Sunderland win.
Alan Pardew at the game Saturday And he has talked about the passion that exists in Newcastle for
football, and even [.

Fabricio Coloccini, the new Newcastle captain, had another great game at the back for Newcastle on
Saturday, against the old enemy, Sunderland. GGGGGOOOOAAAALLLL Coloccini raises hands in
celebration And you cannot ask for more than that from your captain in such an important game, and
for the second week running the Argentine center-back was [.

Fabricio Coloccini, the new Newcastle captain, had another great game at the back for Newcastle on
Saturday, against the old enemy, Sunderland. GGGGGOOOOAAAALLLL Coloccini raises hands in
celebration And you cannot ask for more than that from your captain in such an important game, and
for the second week running the Argentine center-back was [.

The Newcastle defense again held out well on Saturday, especially in that first half, for their
second clean sheet in a row. The Taylors Ryan congratulated by Steven after scoring Good teams can
stand up to the pressure which Newcastle endured almost continually during that first half, but
with captain Fabricio Coloccini again supreme [.

Newcastle manager Alan Pardew watched PSV Eindhoven left-back Erik Pieters again on Sunday
afternoon. Erik Pieters Newcastle op choice again And the significance of that is that the Â£6M
rated 23-year-old left-back was the best player on the field, as the Eindhoven side beat Ado Den
Haag 3-0 away. The news last week from [.

Chief Scout Graham Carr is becoming an important cog in the Newcastle wheel these days. Graham Carr
top Chief Scout at Newcastle Graham is one of the "brains trust" on Newcastle transfers, and the
group also includes manager Alan Pardew, Secretary Lee Charnley and Managing Director Derek
Llambias. The Corbridge-born 66 year-old lives in [.

It will take a little time for Alan Pardew and the players, not to mention the fans, to come down
off cloud nine, after yesterdays' great 1-0 win at local rivals Sunderland. Alan Pardew still on
cloud nine This was Alan's second derby game as Newcastle manager, and he almost won the last one
[...]

Newcastle's win against Sunderland yesterday was really good news, but there may even be more good
news on the way, so buckle up those seat belts. Modibo Maiga held meeting with Souchaux President
The good news is according to the local Sunday Sun (Mark Douglas), and it's that Newcastle have
made significant progress in [.

Alan Pardew seems to be getting to terms with what it means to be the Newcastle United manager.
Ryan Taylor the hero's in the middle there It often seems that Newcastle lurch from one crisis to
the other, and of course a week last Friday Jose Enrique finally got his wish, and left for [...]

Alan Pardew seems to be getting to terms with what it means to be the Newcastle United manager.
Ryan Taylor the hero's in the middle there It often seems that Newcastle lurch from one crisis to
the other, and of course a week last Friday Jose Enrique finally got his wish, and left for [...]

We haven't mentioned Joey Barton's performance much in yesterday's terrific 1-0 win at Sunderland.
Joey Barton - Tarzan after throwing shirt to fans But it was Joey's header that was going into the
goal before Seb Larsson handled the ball, to prevent it going over the goal line after only 15
minutes.

We haven't mentioned Joey Barton's performance much in yesterday's terrific 1-0 win at Sunderland.
Joey Barton - Tarzan after throwing shirt to fans But it was Joey's header that was going into the
goal before Seb Larsson handled the ball, to prevent it going over the goal line after only 15
minutes.

Newcastle winger Hatem Ben Arfa is due to return to training on September 10th. Hatem Ben Arfa -
back Â training in three weeks Ben Arfa broke his leg last October 3rd, following a strong tackle
from Nigel de Jong, very early in the game at Manchester City. The 24 year-old then returned to
pre-season training [.

Alan Pardew joined his team after the victory over Sunderland on Saturday, and hailed his side's
stubborn spirit, Â which at the end of the day gave Newcastle another win over Sunderland. Alan
Pardew at Sunderland yesterday The winning goal was scored by Ryan Taylor, who would not have been
in the side if Newcastle [.

Jonas Gutierrez has made it clear that today's win against Sunderland means a lot to the players,
as well as to the Newcastle fans. Jonas Gutierrez in action he had a good game today Jonas was Â
named in the Argentine national team for next month's friendlies against Venezuela and Nigeria, and
he put in [.

Ryan Taylor is one of the best professionals at Newcastle United. Ryan Taylor great goal today So
it was great to see Ryan score the winner in today's important derby game at Sunderland. Taylor
brilliantly curled a right footer into the top right hand corner, from a free kick out on the left
wing, [.

One good thing about the win today at Sunderland, Â is that it should help Alan Pardew persuade the
powers that be at the club, to pay out the money to bring in some new players next week. Steve
Bruce and Alan Pardew pictured before the game today Newcastle won 1-0 at Sunderland, with a great
[...]

Inter Milan's 21 year-old full-back Davide Santon seems to be interesting Newcastle. Davide Santon
- 21 year-old Italian International There are reports coming out of Italy that Newcastle may try to
sign the 6'2â€³ full-back, who can play in either full-back position. The youngster has played 7
times for Italy, and all the Italian Youth [.

Good sides find a way to win and when they are under pressure they are resilient. Ryan Taylor goal
the ball sailed in from the free kick And the good news is that what Newcastle have looked like in
their first two games of the season , a resilient Â defense in both games, and [...]

Newcastle again came out on top at Sunderland today, when they were second best in the first half,
but a great Ryan Taylor free-kick that curled into the top left hand corner for a wonderful goal in
the second half, was enough to give the Magpies all 3 points. The game kicked off with Newcastle
[...]

Gabriel Obertan makes his full debut Â for Newcastle UnitedÂ at Sunderland today, Â after an
impressive second half outing last week against Arsenal. As we had expected, Obertan replaces Demba
Ba in the line-up to give some creativity to the strike force, and the 22 year-old starts alongside
Shola Ameobi.

If there's one game that you can bet that Shola Ameobi will have an impact, it's against local
rivals Sunderland. Shola with Pardew after signing deal to keep him at Newcastle through 2014 Shola
has six goals against Sunderland so far in his career, and is second only to the (very) great
Jackie Milburn who [.

If there's one game that you can bet that Shola Ameobi will have an impact, it's against local
rivals Sunderland. Shola with Pardew after signing deal to keep him at Newcastle through 2014 Shola
has six goals against Sunderland so far in his career, and is second only to the (very) great
Jackie Milburn who [.

We've heard about the derby an awful lot over the last couple of days, and what some players, on
both sides, Â are gong to do in the game. Yohan Cabaye - big game for Frenchman today But the only
thing that really matters is not the talk before the game, because that's usually cheap, but [...]

With Newcastle having such a bad week this week on a number of Â different fronts, Â there's only
one way to finish the week off, and that's with a win at Sunderland tomorrow. OK, that's the end of
this report Â Â ..... Â just kidding. Newcastle had a good start to the season last weekend
[...]

News today that Charlton Athletic have reported Newcastle United to the Premier League. Alan Pardew
- reneged on agreement Newcastle made an offer for Charlton goalkeeper Rob Elliot on Wednesday,
which has now been Â rejected by the London club. The League One club turned down a Newcastle bid
of Â£100K on Wednesday for Elliot, but [.

England U19 manager Noel Blake has chosen his 18-man group for the game against the Netherlands
early next month, and Newcastle's 18 year-old goalkeeper Jak Alnwick is included. Jak Alnwick 18
year-old Newcastle goalkeeper England U19s will play their first game of season in early September
when they travel to the Netherlands.

Alan Pardew quickly got used to a Newcastle Sunderland derby game, as the game in January at the
Stadium of Light was only Alan's 7th game in charge of Newcastle. Alan Pardew I;m rally looking
forward to this game As we said a couple of days ago, a win would be fantastic tomorrow [...]

It was good to see Steven Taylor have a decent game alongside captain Fabricio Coloccini against
Arsenal last Saturday afternoon. Steven Taylor - local lad cannot wait for the game In our poll for
Man of the Match against Arsenal, Coloccini got 45% of the vote, Joey Barton 18%, Steven Taylor 11%
and Gabriel Obertan [.

We mentioned yesterday that Joey Barton will be a marked man in tomorrow's game at Sunderland. Joey
Barton marked man tomorrow And the Sunderland players will try to provoke Joey, and maybe Lee
Cattermole more than most. Cattermole was the player who broke Barton's foot in the game against
Wigan back on 15th November, [.

Newcastle supporters are getting to be convinced that Newcastle are simply dragging their feet Â in
their recruitment for a new left back to replace Jose Enrique and another top striker. Modibo Maiga
Newcastle have lodged bid Newcastle have not had any success since early this summer in bringing in
a second striker and spent [.

Newcastle have been unsuccessful in their drive this week to get Â a new left back into the club.
Aly Cissokho new Newcastle top target And now with just 12 days left in the transfer window,
Newcastle fans are getting just a little bit worried. The news in the Newcastle Journal this
morning is that [.

Jose Enrique has said that he knows the Newcastle players are nervous about what the future holds
at the famous north east club. Now that he's made his life's ambition and joined Liverpool football
club, it seems as though Jose may be trying to put Newcastle in a bad Â light. Jose has said that
the [.

Alan Pardew has tried to settle down Newcastle fans with news coming in every day that Mike Ashley
seems unwilling to pay out decent fees for good players. Alan Pardew pushed Ashley on transfers
Newcastle are still without a replacement for left-back Jose Enrique who on Thursday night said he
felt sorry for [.

It looks like Joey Barton will start again for Newcastle out on the right wing on Saturday at
Sunderland. Joey Barton taxi! And Joey could be a huge player in the derby game, because Newcastle
have lost top players Andy Carroll, Kevin Nolan and Jose Enrique since the last time we played
Sunderland last [.

The good news for Newcastle fans is that manager Alan Pardew has said there is still hope the club
can sign a left back before Saturday's noon time kick-off game with old enemy Sunderland. Alan
Pardew player could come in before Sunderland game We hope that's the case, because then Newcastle
fans will have [.

Steve Harper still has two years left on his contract, Â but he could find himself as the Newcastle
number three goalkeeper this season. Steve Harper doesn't look good for Steve? It's expected that
Newcastle will soon sign Charlton Athletic goalkeeper Rob Elliot, and they loaned out Fraser
Forster for the season yesterday to Celtic, [.

Only Newcastle could start the week off with three good goalkeepers and be urgently after a top
left back to replace Jose Enrique, and Â end the week with a new goalkeeper, and no new left back
in sight. Rob Elliot signing for Newcastle today? Fraser Forster, who would appear to have lost his
chance [.

It seems that Newcastle have identified Lyon left back Aly Cissokho, Dutch left-back Erik Pieters
and former England International Wayne Bridge, as priority targets Â to replace the departed Jose
Enrique. Aly Cissokho - Lyon left-back However, it would appear that Mike Ashley's well known
thriftiness is preventing any deals from being made.

A Newcastle Reserve side beat Gateshead Reserves 5-0 at Darsley Park in Benton yesterday afternoon.
Daniel-Situ-Buyente on trial at Newcastle And Newcastle took the chance of giving some top
youngsters a game as Haris Vuckic, Shane Ferguson, Sylvain Marveaux, Nile Ranger Â and Mehdi Abeid
all played some part in the game.

The Newcastle team's confidence has been significantly boosted by their opening day draw withÂ
Arsenal at St. James' Park. Tim Krul confident of win on Saturday It was a very good result against
the Gunners, and the lads will need to be near their best form at the Stadium of Light, and of
course a [.

There are strange reports doing the rounds that 6'3â€³ Charlton goalkeeper Rob Elliot is about to
join Newcastle United. Rob Elliot 25 year-old Charlton goalkeeper Newcastle Â just sent Fraser
Forster out on loan to Celtic again, and now have Tim Krul and Steve Harper to take care of first
team duties at Newcastle for [.

We wrote last night that we'd be surprised if Newcastle goalkeeper Fraser Forster was sent out on
loan again to Celtic. Fraser Forster - on loan to Celtic again But that's what's happened and
Celtic have signed goalkeeper Fraser Forster on loan again for the season. It's surprising because
Alan Pardew was not complimentary about [.

It seems that Modibo Maiga is still hoping (and praying) for a move to Newcastle. Modibo Maiga As
we reported earlier today the Souchaux manager Mecha Bazdarevic has left the player out of the
squad for the Europa League match at Metalist Kharkiv, tomorrow evening. And Modibo has come out
today to apologize to [.

As expected Arsenal's Alex Song has been given a three match ban by the English FA. Alex Song did
not appeal the ban This is what the FA put on their web site today: Arsenal's Alex Song will begin
a three match suspension with immediate effect after he accepted a charge of violent conduct. [...]

Newcastle left-back target Erik Pieters will be on PSV Eindhoven's flight to Austria for their
Europa League clash with SV Ried tomorrow night. Erik Pieters - in PSV squad for tomorrow's game As
we reported earlier today it seems the Â£6M transfer fee is holding up the move for Pieters, and
Mike Ashley seems to [.

Souchaux coach Mecha Bazderevix has openly criticized and punished Modibo Maiga for expressing his
great desire to become a Newcastle United player. Modibo Maiga - chances of signing him are
receding Of course he also refused to play against Caen last weekend, and has now been left out of
the squad for the Europa League [.

Former Sunderland manager Ricky Sbragia is being considered for the vacancy as Newcastle's under-18
head coach. Ricky Sbragia - when Sunderland manager Apparently a number of very good coaches have
already applied for the job, which of course is very important to Newcastle, as they Â attempt to
bring though some top youngsters at the club.

Former Sunderland manager Ricky Sbragia is being considered for the vacancy as Newcastle's under-18
head coach. Ricky Sbragia - when Sunderland manager Apparently a number of very good coaches have
already applied for the job, which of course is very important to Newcastle, as they Â attempt to
bring though some top youngsters at the club.

There has been a delay in getting Dutch International left-back Erik Pieters to Newcastle. The
reports suggest that PSV want Â£6M for the player, and the Dutchman wants Â£30K/week from
Newcastle, and since he is replacing Jose Enrique, who went to Liverpool for Â£6M, and was on
around Â£45K/week, what's the problem?

The Daily Mirror is reporting today that West Ham are again interested in Joey Barton. Joey Barton
- West Ham again interested Newcastle have told the Liverpudlian he will not be offered a new
contract on Tyneside. After his behavior at the pre-season friendly at Leeds United, when he argued
before the game with manager [.

There is news in Scotland today, that Glasgow Celtic will sign Fraser Forster on a season-long loan
deal again, from Newcastle. Fraser Forster - on loan again to Celtic? Celtic had tried to sign 23
year-old Forster from Newcastle in the summer, but each time Newcastle boss Alan Pardew turned down
the Celtic offer, the [.

The Daily Mail is reporting that Newcastle United may bring Â Wayne Bridge to Newcastle on loan, if
they cannot sign a top left back outright before September. Wayne Bridge to Newcastle on loan?
Newcastle are trying to sign Dutch International Erik Pieters, and if the news if to be believed he
will cost Â£6M [.

Arsenal winger Gervinho has had his three match suspension for violent conduct confirmed today by
the FA. The altercation between Gervinho and Barton last Saturday Arsenal had issued an appeal
against the three match ban that Â the Ivory Coast would receive automatically for the red card he
picked up after an altercation with Newcastle's Joey [.

There are rumors that Manchester United are preparing a bid for Newcastle midfielder Cheick Tiote.
Cheick Tiote rumors the Red Devils want him Chelsea first showed an interest in the defensive
midfielder last January, but at that time Cheick said he didn't want to move to London, and was
quite happy at Newcastle.

Danny Simpson has talked today to the local Newcastle press, and has revealed how Alan Pardew has
been walking hard on the Newcastle defense this pre-season. Danny Simpson Â Pardew wants defense
more solid It was fairly obvious from the start of the Arsenal game, that Pardew and the other
Newcastle coaches had the side [.

News today is that PSV Eindhoven want Â£6M for their Dutch International left-back Erik Pieters.
Erik Pieters - Â£6M and Â£30K/week not bad at all And the player's wage demands are said to be
around Â£30K/week, which is less that Jose Enrique's Â£45K/week he was getting on Tyneside for four
years, and of course [.

Arsenal and Newcastle have until Thursday to respond to the FA charges of failing to control their
players during Saturday's 0-0 draw at St James' Park. Derek LLambias will contest FA Charge Arsenal
have already appealed the red card given to Gervinho,and there will be a decision on that today,
but also Alex Song [.

Reports in Paris today are suggesting Newcastle are set to move for Lyon defender Aly Cissokho. Aly
Cissokho capped last year by France Newcastle are in the hunt for a new left back to replace Jose
Enrique, after he finally left for Liverpool last Friday. And although Erik Pieters of PSV seems to
be [.

News today that the English FA is getting concerned about the use of Twitter among the players
under its jurisdiction. Joey Barton - started using Twitter in May Joey Barton has made headlines
throughout the summer for his tweets, and on Saturday made headlines for his altercation with
Arsenal's Gervinho, which led to the Ivorian [.

There's a report out today that Newcastle are interested in Bristol City's Nicky Maynard Nicky
Maynard are Newcastle really interested? The report suggests that manager Alan Pardew is ready to
offer Bristol Â£4.5m plus Leon Best for the player. So if Best is worth around Â£4M, we would offer
Â£8.5M for a lower league [.

Surprising news tonight that the FA have charged both Newcastle United and Arsenal with failing to
control their players in the game on Saturday which ended 0-0. The Football Association has
released the following statement: Newcastle United and Arsenal have been charged by The FA with
failing to control their players following Saturday's (13 August) [.

One player who impressed Newcastle fans on Saturday with his skill and speed was new signing
Gabriel Obertan. Gabriel Obertan - in action on Saturday 22 year-old Obertan has been at Newcastle
since last Tuesday, and as far as he is concerned there is a good spirit in the Newcastle camp, and
he also enjoyed [.

New Newcastle striker target Modibo Maiga is just desperate to join Newcastle United. Modibo Maiga
desperate to move to Newcastle As we reported earlier today, reports in France suggest that
Newcastle have bid around Â£7M for the striker, Â and offered the Mali International a five year
deal. And the player has been interviewed in [.

Newcastle did very well on Saturday evening to pick up a valuable point against Arsenal at home.
Alan Pardew proud to be Newcastle manager And the Geordie Â fans could see that there is still a
significant spirit in the side, and they got a look at two players in the second half, Gabriel
Obertan [.

News today from the French media that Newcastle have bid for Souchaux striker Modibo Maiga. Modibo
Maiga 23 year-old Mali striker The 23 year-old 6'1â€³ striker joined Souchaux from Le Mans only
last year, Â and he has 16 caps for his country, Mali. There has been no word at all from
Newcastle, and these [.

As we suspected, the news of Saturday's game has been dominated by Joey Barton, who also took to
his twittering ways yesterday once again. Joey Barton - ouch my head hurts And his comments could
even draw him a reprimand from the FA, but that should be nothing more than a warning, Â surely?
[...]

As we suspected, the news of Saturday's game has been dominated by Joey Barton, who also took to
his twittering ways yesterday once again. Joey Barton - ouch my head hurts And his comments could
even draw him a reprimand from the FA, but that should be nothing more than a warning, Â surely?
[...]

Newcastle are hoping to make progress in the striker stakes this week, and the surprise news today
is they have not yet given up on getting Mevlut Erdinc to Tyneside. Erdinc - Newcastle still have
hopes of getting this lad Erdinc was a sub in PSG's 1-1 draw at Rennes, when former Newcastle
target Kevin [.

Newcastle are hoping to make progress in the striker stakes this week, and the surprise news today
is they have not yet given up on getting Mevlut Erdinc to Tyneside. Erdinc - Newcastle still have
hopes of getting this lad Erdinc was a sub in PSG's 1-1 draw at Rennes, when former Newcastle
target Kevin [.

There was news in the Sunday Sun yesterday that Newcastle had offered PSV defender Erik Pieters a
four year deal. Erik Pieters - fee agreed? That would suggest Newcastle had already agreed a fee
with PSV for the player, but news today in the Mail is that Newcastle have raised their bid for
Pieters to [.

We had mentioned yesterday what a terrific professional Steve Harper was at Newcastle. Tim Krul in
action on Saturday And today Tim Krul has come out and praised Steve for helping him so much, and
being like a teacher to him. It seems that Tim is now Newcastle's number one goalkeeper, and it was
great [.

Even more comments last night from Arsene Wenger and Alan Pardew on Joey Barton, Â and his behavior
in Saturday's game against Arsenal. Joey Barton grapples with Gervinho on Saturday night And of
course Joey Barton himself Â had more to say about the incident that took place in the game on
Saturday, after 75 minutes, Â which [.

Alan Pardew was interviewed in today's Sunday Sun, and he seems upbeat about the chances of having
one and maybe even two new players in, before the Sunderland game next Saturday. Erik Pieters
Newcastle left back against Sunderland? It seems that Newcastle are indeed close to tying up Erik
Pieters of PSV, and the [.

After Joey Barton's behavior yesterday, Â that ended in Arsenal winger Gervinho being sent off,
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has again defended his midfield star after the game. Joey Barton -
will stay this season on Tyneside There's no doubt that Pardew has a soft spot for Joey and they
seem to get on Â just fine, [.

It seems the Newcastle manager Alan Pardew still has grave doubts about Nile Ranger's
professionalism. Nile Ranger - still sloppy time keeping And without being a good professionalism,
it is very very difficult, if not impossible, Â to succeed in today's modern football world. And
it's not like Nile doesn't have some great examples in the [.

News in the Sunday Sun today that Newcastle are after Wigan striker Hugo Rodallega. Hugo Rodallega
- Newcastle interested The two strikers Newcastle have now targeted are both England-based, and are
Rodallega and Nicklas Bendtner of Arsenal. But Newcastle have some doubts about Bendtner's
character and attitude, but Alan Pardew has nevertheless presented both names [.

With Newcastle failing in their attempts to get Gameiro and Erdinc to Tyneside, it seems they have
now turned their attentions to Arsenal's Nicklas Bendtner. Nicklas Bendtner right for Newcatsle?
But we wonder if this player is even worth going after, because he's so similar in style to the
strikers we already have at [.

With Newcastle failing in their attempts to get Gameiro and Erdinc to Tyneside, it seems they have
now turned their attentions to Arsenal's Nicklas Bendtner. Nicklas Bendtner right for Newcatsle?
But we wonder if this player is even worth going after, because he's so similar in style to the
strikers we already have at [.

We thought that Newcastle players cannot now tweet about anything to do with Newcastle? Joey Barton
started trouble that had Gervinho sent off That hasn't stopped Joey Barton tweeting about
yesterday's sending off of Gervinho at St. James' Park, after Joey had nicely taken the ball away
from him in the penalty area, and [.

Derek Llambias must have read an article yesterday on this blog, that pointed out he needed to
speak more to the Newcastle fans. Mike Ashley and Derek LLambias Yeah right! The Managing Director
has written his piece in the program notes for the game against Arsenal, Â and he says he is keen
to help bolster [.

AlanÂ Pardew Â has Â been backed down in the betting to be sacked, Â from 10-1 to 3-1. Alan Pardew
too busy building a new Newcastle side And that's probably because Newcastle have lost Jose Enrique
and Kevin Nolan this summer, both of whom are experienced players in the Premier League. But Alan
is not worried what [.

Yohan Cabaye was blown away by the St. James' Park crowd and the atmosphere they created tonight,
as the top French International made his competitive debut for the club. Yohan Cabaye blown away by
St. James' Park atmosphere The size of the crowd was actually disappointing, at just under 47,000,
but we wont tell [.

Newcastle gained a valuable point this afternoon, after being outplayed in the first half, but
Newcastle roared on by a Â full house, did a lot better in the second half, and then Gervinho was
sent off after 75 minutes following a skirmish in the penalty box with Joey Barton. That will be
all the [.

Ryan Taylor and Joey Barton both start for Newcastle United today in the season opener against
Arsenal at St. James' Park this afternoon. Ryan Taylor will play at left back in place of the
departed Jose Enrique. Jose played against Sunderland today, and the Â Liverpool Sunderland game
ended Â 1-1, Â with Liverpool having dominated the [.

PSV's Erik Pieters has today talked about a potential move to Newcastle, but don't believe all the
headlines you read he has not dismissed the move at all. Erik Pieters - in mourning for his
grandmother Pieters is currently the Netherlands first-choice left-back, and has been identified by
Newcastle as the full back to [.

Even though there has been big trouble from Joey Barton this summer, you get the feeling that Alan
Pardew really likes the Liverpudlian, who is of course quite a character. Joey Barton - I'm
available Alan come on give me a hug! And we think the above photo shows just what influence Joey
[...]

Alan Pardew has opened the lid, just Â a little bit, on his relationship with Newcastle owner Mike
Ashley. Mike Ashley wants top 10 finish this season The manager has admitted that the Newcastle
Board have made mistakes in the past, and they know it too, but Alan, being the positive person he
is, just [.

Cheick Tiote is becoming a bit of a hero on Tyneside, and we've heard absolutely nothing from the
Ivorian to say he has any intentions of leaving Newcastle, and in fact the opposite is true he's
very happy on Tyneside. Cheick Tiote will he be doing this again today? And the central midfielder
[..

Alan Pardew has been forced to rebuild the Newcastle side more than he would have liked this
summer. Fabricio Coloccini - moving to Valencia? in January Pardew wanted Mike Ashley to ensure he
keeps the top players at Newcastle, and they were identified as Andy Carroll, Jose Enrique, Joey
Barton, Cheick Tiote and Kevin Nolan, [.

The Daily Mail is reporting today that PSV Eindhoven will allow their top Dutch International
left-back, Erik Pieters, to join Newcastle United. Erik Pieters on his way to Newcastle The
Tyneside club identified Pieters as the man to replace the departed Jose Enrique, who officially
signed on at Liverpool yesterday, and Newcastle seemed to [.

With Newcastle being rebuffed by Swiss striker Eren Derdiyok, they have now turned their attention
to Â£8M rated Arsenal striker, Nicklas Bendtner. Nicklas Bendtner - Newcastle options running out
Newcastle are now in for the unsettled Arsenal striker along with Stoke City, after Chief scout
Graham Carr watched Swiss striker Derdiyok play for Bayer Leverkusen [.

It doesn't seem that long ago that Newcastle were conceding three goals in the last 30 minutes of
the season against West Brom in May. But here we are again at the start of another Premier League
season, and at least four of Newcastle's five new signings should be on display tomorrow night,
when Newcastle [.

Good news being reported in the Daily Mail is that Joe Barton will start for Newcastle United on
Saturday evening, against Arsenal. A great photo I love you Alan honest! The midfielder, who's
again been courting controversy with his tweets over the last couple of weeks, Â seems to have
convinced Alan Pardew that [.

Alan Pardew has given a pre=game interview to the official Newcastle web-site, and he certainly
seems up for the game against Arsenal tomorrow night. Great shot of Carver and Pardew watching the
training The game will kick off the season for the fans, who will get a first competitive look at
some of our new [.

Alan Pardew has come out again today and talked about the position Newcastle find themselves in
financially, and that we cannot compete with the big clubs any longer. Alan Pardew we cannot
compete No doubt Pardew will have seen that Newcastle fans were a little upset that Jose Enrique
moved to Liverpool, and to [.

And Pardew has been instrumental in getting the Newcastle Board to agree to a set of bonuses for
his players for the next two seasons. Mike Ashley sensible bonus plan in place for the players And
the bonus plan aims at having Newcastle finish in the upper half of the table in the next [...]

Alan Pardew still needs to resolve the Joey Barton situation, Â before the game against Arsenal
tomorrow. Joey Barton needs to decide and quickly And it's basically up to Joey to either commit
himself fully to Newcastle, or decide he cannot do that, Â and he will be moved out of the club.
But at this [.

The trials and tribulations of Newcastle fans can be put to rest tomorrow night, Â with a win
against Arsenal at St. James' Park. Steven Taylor used to the criticism And if Newcastle can get
all 3 points against the top London side, it will certainly raise the spirits of Newcastle fans
everywhere, and a [.

Alan Pardew has had to deal with a number of crises at the Newcastle club in his short eight months
on Tyneside. Alan Pardew - tries to reassure the Newcastle fans But as Alan will realize for some
reason, that's just par for the course when you a Newcastle manager, and through all the ups [...]

We felt upbeat about things when Gabriel Obertan signed for Newcastle earlier this week, and felt
almost the opposite yesterday as Jose Enrique left for Liverpool. Erik Pieters bring him in quickly
But life goes on, and so does Newcastle, and hopefully Newcastle can now bring in Erik Pieters from
PSV quickly, and then [.

We felt upbeat about things when Gabriel Obertan signed for Newcastle earlier this week, and felt
almost the opposite yesterday as Jose Enrique left for Liverpool. Erik Pieters bring him in quickly
But life goes on, and so does Newcastle, and hopefully Newcastle can now bring in Erik Pieters from
PSV quickly, and then [.

Some disappointing new in the Newcastle Journal this morning. Hatem Ben Arfa out another six weeks?
They are reporting that Hatem Ben Arfa will still be out for another six weeks with his ankle
injury. When it happened in America, we were told it would be about four weeks, and that Hatem
would miss [.

Some disappointing new in the Newcastle Journal this morning. Hatem Ben Arfa out another six weeks?
They are reporting that Hatem Ben Arfa will still be out for another six weeks with his ankle
injury. When it happened in America, we were told it would be about four weeks, and that Hatem
would miss [.

Alan Pardew has said he still hasn't decided whether Joey Barton will start for Newcastle tomorrow
against Arsenal. Joey Barton - make up your mind time One thing that is clear is Jose Enrique has
played his last game for the club, Â and he moved to Liverpool because he has a better chance of
winning [.

Yohan Cabaye won his fifth cap for France on Wednesday night, Â and he could be the key player for
Newcastle next season. Yohan Cabaye key player for Newcastle this coming season France drew 1-1
with Chile on Wednesday, and Yohan was a 66th minute substitute at the Stade de la Mosson, and
replaced Arsenal [.

Jose Enrique is expected to complete his move to Liverpool tomorrow, when he will sign a four-year
contract. Jose Enrique getting his medical and not looking happy The Spanish left-back has been
itching for a move away from Newcastle ever since Andy Carroll was sold to Liverpool, and it now
turns out that Jose will [.

Newcastle have been drawn away to Scunthorpe United in the second round of the Carling Cup.
Scunthorpe United got through to this stage of the competition with a 2-0 win at Accrington Stanley
on Tuesday night. The game at Scunthorpe will take place at Glanford Park during the week beginning
Monday August 22.

Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has confirmed that defender Jose Enrique is about to join Liverpool,
once he completes his medical on Merseyside. Jose Enrique - leaving for Liverpool However, the
timing of the deal from Newcastle's viewpoint is not ideal, Â since fans are now wondering just who
will be playing at left back against Arsenal [.

Excuse me for trying to be logical, but was I the only one who thought striker Xisco moving on loan
to Deportivo on the very same day that Newcastle sold Andy Carroll to Liverpool in January, was a
little silly. James Tavernier great young defensive prospect Well would you believe it could happen
again [.

The move that has been talked about for months, now seems finally ready to go through, as there is
news from Merseyside sources that Jose Enrique is on his way to Liverpool to have his medical. Jose
Enrique on his way to Liverpool And if the news is to be believed Newcastle will get [...]

We think there could still be lots of transfer activity involving Newcastle United before September
1st rolls around. Jonas Gutierrez Stoke interested? Stoke City are after Joey Barton and Â news in
the Daily Mail today that Russian club, Â Zenit St Petersburg, are ready to make Barton a Â
Â£68K/week offer to join them.

We think there could still be lots of transfer activity involving Newcastle United before September
1st rolls around. Jonas Gutierrez Stoke interested? Stoke City are after Joey Barton and Â news in
the Daily Mail today that Russian club, Â Zenit St Petersburg, are ready to make Barton a Â
Â£68K/week offer to join them.

It seems that Newcastle are not going to be caught short-handed again, as they were when they sold
Andy Carroll to Liverpool on the last day of the January transfer window, and didn't have time to
bring in a replacement. Erik Pieters - would be great buy for Newcastle The news today is that
Newcastle [.

Newcastle have been linked with Swiss striker Eren Derdiyok, since he played in the European
Championships back in the summer of 2008. Eren Derdiyok - Newcastle interested back in 2008 That
was when Kevin Keegan was still the Newcastle manager and Derdivok was still at FC Basel, and
Newcastle were reported to be after the [.

Demba Ba has fitted in very well at Newcastle, since he arrived in mid-June, and the lad has given
a good interview today. Demba Ba looks greta in black and white stripes Newcastle fans will be
hoping that Ba can get among the goals this coming season, starting with Arsenal on Saturday
evening. And [.

Top young player Haris Vuckic has looked very good in pre-season for the Newcastle first team.
Haris Vuckic so impressive at just 18 And it now looks like the Slovenian U21 International is
ready and able to fight for a first team place at Newcastle in the coming season, and that would be
a [...]

The Daily Mirror is reporting that Newcastle may be interested in Israeli winger Yossi Benayoun.
Yossi Benayoun while at Liverpool With Joey Barton likely to be leaving Newcastle maybe for Stoke
City, if the Potters can meet Joey's huge wages, then Newcastle will very likely bring in a
replacement.

The Daily Mirror is reporting that Stoke are in talks with Newcastle's Joey Barton about a move to
the Potters. Stoke manager Tony Pulis met with Barton's agent Willie McKay on Wednesday, and wants
to agree a deal for Barton, whom Stoke can get from Newcastle for nothing, at least in Â transfer
fees.

Newcastle's popular Cheick Tiote has only ever scored one goal for Newcastle United, but what a
goal it was. Cheick Tiote Â catch me if you can Of course it was the 89th minute equalizer against
Arsenal in that memorable game last February, Â when Newcastle famously came back from 4-0 down to
draw the game [.

Newcastle were hoping they could loan out their former captain, Alan Smith, to his former club
Leeds United for next season, but that will not happen. Alan Smith his high wages are preventing a
loan move to Leeds It turns out that Leeds cannot afford to pay the Â£1M of Alan's Â£3M in wages,
[...]

Â Gabriel Obertan Newcastle United winger Just in case you haven't seen the interview with Gabriel
Obertan yesterday, here it is, and Gabriel comes over as a smashing lad and down to earth too.
Thanks to reader nufcfan93 for this.

It's looking like Tim Krul is about to become the new first choice goalkeeper at Newcastle. Steve
Harper has nothing to prove With veteran Steve Harper presumably out injured (?), we expect to see
23 year-old Tim Krul start in goal against Arsenal on Saturday, and 23 year-old Fraser Forster to
be on the [.

It may seem surprising, but Newcastle have more than a decent chance of starting their Premier
League season on Saturday with a win against Arsenal. Arsene Wenger - big troubles in pre-season
The London club have had their own troubles in pre-season, and it now looks like their best two
players, Â Cesc Fabregas and Samir [.

Shola Ameobi has just signed an extension to his Newcastle contract, which was to run out next
summer. Alan Pardew congratulates Shola Ameobi on new contract Shola made his debut for Newcastle
way back in 2000, when the great Bobby Robson was managing the club, and he has signed a two year
extension, which will [.

There is another report in The Sun today that Valencia are interested in Newcastle's Argentine
captain Fabricio Coloccini. Fabricio Coloccini Valencia interested again Fabricio still has two
years left on his lucrative contract at Newcastle, which is said to be worth about Â£75k/week, and
the worry we have is that Mike Ashley could unload [.

There is another report in The Sun today that Valencia are interested in Newcastle's Argentine
captain Fabricio Coloccini. Fabricio Coloccini Valencia interested again Fabricio still has two
years left on his lucrative contract at Newcastle, which is said to be worth about Â£75k/week, and
the worry we have is that Mike Ashley could unload [.

Gabriel Obertan said yesterday that he knew Newcastle were interested in him at the end of last
season. Jose Enrique could leave next summer for nothing It was good to watch all the interviews
Gabriel gave yesterday, and he comes over as somebody who has something to prove, Â and he wants to
be a [.

Newcastle seem to be after a left-back and a striker now, and we're not sure if their interest in
Swiss winger Tranquillo Barnetta will now end, with Gabriel Obertan having signed yesterday. Joey
Barton - put himself in difficult position at club It was a good day for Newcastle fans yesterday,
and the squad now [.

There is a likelihood that Newcastle will bring in Dutch left-back Erik Pieters before this
weekend, and Newcastle are also after another striker. Nicklas Bendtner Newcastle interested? But
we cannot believe that Newcastle would pay big bucks for Tottenham'sÂ Roman Pavlyuchenko, who is
the latest striker to be linked with Newcastle, but Roman's 30 years [.

Top Newcastle defensive midfielder Cheick Tiote has arrived back in England after spending more
than a week in Accra, Ghana, getting his visa renewed. Cheick Tiote back in training with Newcastle
Tiote has been away since the lads returned from their American tour, and it's good news that he is
finally back on Tyneside [.

There seems little doubt that 22 year-old Gabriel Obertan is delighted to have joined Newcastle
United today. Gabriel Obertan impressed with Pardew speech on Newcastle In his interviews since
signing along the dotted line today, what comes across with the French 22 year-old is a great
excitement, and whatever Alan told the lad about [.

It's a good day for Newcastle fans in that the club have signed the fifth new player of the
transfer window. Gabriel Obertan after signing for Newcastle today 22 year-old Gabriel Obertan
joined Newcastle today on a five-year deal from Premier League Champions Manchester United. The
French under-21 international Obertan played a total of [.

Gabriel Obertan has signed on Â at Newcastle, and that's hardly surprising, but Ober could also
turn out to be an excellent signing for the Toon. Gabriel Obertan - welcome aboard!! Gabriel
Obertan is clear that he has signed for one of England's most famous clubs, if not particularly the
most successful Â clubs of late.

We're not sure the Newcastle club will be too pleased that their Dutch International goalkeeper Tim
Krul has told the Dutch press that Newcastle are interested in PSV left back Erik Pieters. Tim Krul
Pieters coming and Enrique going And while Erik Pieters was due to join the Dutch squad for their
game against [.

There is a report in the Daily Mail this morning that Newcastle are on the verge of a surprising
bid for Tottenham striker Roman Pavlyuchenko. Roman Pavlyuchenko decent strike but not at Â£14M And
while we think that Roman would be a decent short term solution to the Newcastle striker problem up
front, there's [.

There is a report in the Daily Mail this morning that Newcastle are on the verge of a surprising
bid for Tottenham striker Roman Pavlyuchenko. Roman Pavlyuchenko decent strike but not at Â£14M And
while we think that Roman would be a decent short term solution to the Newcastle striker problem up
front, there's [.

Newcastle have PSV Eindhoven defender Erik Pieters in in their sights if Jose Enrique leaves
Newcastle before September 1st rolls around. Eric Pieters - 22 year-old is a good player While
there seems to be an added optimism that Jose may even elect to stay on Tyneside, Newcastle have
learned from their Andy Carroll affair [.

Joey Barton joined the Newcastle first team in training on Monday, that was the good news. Joey
Barton unwelcome tweets again Apparently this followed a very good and positive meeting that Joey
had with the manager Alan Pardew on Monday morning, The midfielder trained with the senior team for
the first time, since he [.

Even though Jose Enrique has been forecast to leave Newcastle for several months now, the player
was given a good welcome by the fans on Saturday at St. James' Park. Jose Enrique excellent for
Newcastle over the last two seasons Apart from a wayward tweet that Jose made while on the American
tour, he [.

Alan Pardew is almost at the end of his first pre-season at Newcastle, and we think he will be very
happy when he leads the lads out for the first Premier League game of the season against Arsenal on
Saturday evening. Alan Pardew terrible pre-season for the Newcastle manager That game will be
televised [.

Things are not great at the moment at Newcastle, but there has been some good news this pre-season.
Haris Vuckic an exiting prospect at Newcastle One of them is the re-emergence of one of our top
youngsters, Slovenian U21 International Haris Vuckic, and the 18 year-old has looked very good when
he's been in [.

Newcastle fans could see a good start to the week, Â as Gabriel Obertan is already on Tyneside and
at the Benton Training grounds right now, having his medical. Gabriel Obertan expected to sign
today for the Magpies We hope that news comes through shortly that the fast, skillful Â and direct
winger has signed a [.

We don't want to be spreading news that may be untrue, but in the Journal this morning there is
news that Danny Simpson may now be considering his future at Newcastle. Danny Simpson considering
future? If that's accurate then it's time for both Derek Llambias and Mike Ashley to talk to the
players about [.

Since Alan Pardew talked to the press after the abandoned game with Fiorentina on Saturday
afternoon, there have been rumors circulating that there was a chance that Jose Enrique could stay
at Newcastle. Jose Enrique we hope he stays! Couple that wit the news yesterday that Alan Pardew
was in Holland watching potential replacement [.

Joey Barton cannot tweet about anything to do with Newcastle, including the the players or the
management. Joey Barton - tweets again But to prove he still has the Twitter account, which could
prove dangerous in the future, he tweeted today on what England manager Fabio Capello had said
about him yesterday.

Alan Pardew is reported to have made a check himself today on Dutch international left-back Erik
Pieters. Erik Pieters - Pardew watched him play today If the news of the last day or two is to be
believed, then Spanish left-back Enrique is expected to join Andy Carroll at Liverpool, in a Â£5.5M
deal, as [.

Here is a Youtube video that's been created by one of our readers, Roy Kavanagh, and it tracks the
history of St. James' Park. St. James Park is the sixth largest football stadium in the United
Kingdom with a capacity of 52,409, and is located right in the center of Newcastle, with its white
cantilever [.

Here are the highlights of the game yesterday against Fiorentina, and it's a good video made by
some supporters actually at the game. You can see that the two Newcastle goalkeepers, Krul and
Forster. Â made some very good saves, and the Newcastle side looked more than decent.

One of the things to be decided in the coming week is the status of Joey Barton. Alan Pardew wants
to sort out the Joey Barton situation Fabio Capello has already said this weekend that while Joey
is a very good player, he can also be a dangerous player for a team too, because [...]

Alan Pardew is trying to convince Newcastle fans, and maybe himself too, that Newcastle still have
the makings of a very good squad. Alan Pardew - mm There's no doubt that Newcastle made some good
signings in June, with Yohan Cabaye, Sylvain Marveaux and Demba Ba, and we are told that Gabriel
Obertan will be [.

Alan Pardew is trying to convince Newcastle fans, and maybe himself too, that Newcastle still have
the makings of a very good squad. Alan Pardew - mm There's no doubt that Newcastle made some good
signings in June, with Yohan Cabaye, Sylvain Marveaux and Demba Ba, and we are told that Gabriel
Obertan will be [.

The Sunday Sun is reporting today that it's their understanding that Newcastle are going after
Spurs' striker Roman Pavyluchenko. Roman Pavyluchenko new target The local newspaper is reporting
that Newcastle have added the striker to their target list. Roman had an excellent 2008 European
Championships for Russia before he signed on at Tottenham, where [.

The Sunday Sun is reporting today that it's their understanding that Newcastle are going after
Spurs' striker Roman Pavyluchenko. Roman Pavyluchenko new target The local newspaper is reporting
that Newcastle have added the striker to their target list. Roman had an excellent 2008 European
Championships for Russia before he signed on at Tottenham, where [.

Next week could be a much better week for Newcastle fans than last week was. Jose Enrique any
chance he'll stay? Of course that's not saying too much, Â because last week was a complete
disaster for the Newcastle club and its fans, with it being fitting yesterday that the game was
washed out with [.

There's a report in the Sunday Mirror that Joey Barton will meet with the Newcastle United
hierarchy early next week. Joey Barton back in Newcastle squad next week? We have no idea what they
will talk about, other than how does Joey now feel about things, and does he want to see out his
[...]

Alan Pardew has warned Newcastle United fans, Â that the club can no longer compete Â financially
with the Premier League top clubs. Mike Ashley - Newcastle has to be self sufficient eÂ And to
think we thought we were one of those big clubs, and proved it when we finished in the top five in
each [..

England will play Holland at Wembley on Wednesday night, in preparation for the Euro 2012
qualifiers against Bulgaria and Wales at the beginning of Â September. Joey Barton best midfielder
in England? How's about International games just 4 days before the Premier League season starts,
for possibly getting some of your best players injured?

After another frustrating day in the life of a Newcastle United football manager, Â Alan Pardew has
said that Gabriel Obertan is indeed coming to Newcastle. Gabriel Obertan coming to Toon Newcastle
had even more bad luck today, Â when torrential rain caused the last pre-season friendly with
Fiorentina to be abandoned after just 64 minutes, [.

The game was played in a downpour at St. James Park this afternoon, and as more and more water
began to collect on the pitch, the referee abandoned the game after 64 minutes, with the scores
level at 0-0. Both goalkeepers made good saves in this game with Tim Krul being outstanding for
Newcastle in [.

As we half expected Haris Vuckic gets another start this afternoon against Fiorentina at St. James'
Park. The Slovenian has had an excellent pre-season and could well be coming through big time for
Newcastle over the coming season we certainly hope so. Tim Krul as expected starts in goal, with
Fraser Forster on the [.

With Steve Harper picking up another knee injury, and Fraser Forster having dropped a right clanger
last Sunday afternoon at Leeds United, it would appear that Tim Krul is now in pole position to
become the new Newcastle first choice goalkeeper. Tim Krul in action against Brazil in June man of
the match too!

If Alan Pardew ever thought the Newcastle manager job was going to be easy, then this week has
proved that judgement completely wrong. Alan Pardew he's got a tough job on Tyneside And Alan has
been down to earth about it and said it has not been a good week for Newcastle or himself, [...]

It will be a proud moment for Fabricio Coloccini today when he leads out the Newcastle team for the
important Â pre-season friendly against Fiorentina. Fab Coloccini - proud day today for the
Argentine And it must also have been an uncomfortable week for the Argentine as the new captain,
with all the goings on about [.

It will be a proud moment for Fabricio Coloccini today when he leads out the Newcastle team for the
important Â pre-season friendly against Fiorentina. Fab Coloccini - proud day today for the
Argentine And it must also have been an uncomfortable week for the Argentine as the new captain,
with all the goings on about [.

There were reports last night that Wigan had taken a firm interest in Joey Barton. Joey Barton
Wigan interested in taking the player And the news from Lee Ryder of the Evening Chronicle is that
Rochdale also registered a rather cheeky interest in the player, who is still available on a free
transfer from [.

Newcastle will play their final pre-season warm up game today at 3:00pm against top Italian side
Fiorentina. John Carver mmm And with the Joey Barton episode still going less the tweets hopefully
since the ban earlier this week by the club on talking about anything to do with Newcastle, the
Geordie fans are [.

The Daily Mail is reporting that Manchester United winger Gabriel Obertan has agreed to join
Newcastle United. Gabriel Obertan on his way to Newcastle? We don't know if the news is true, but
there seems a lot of detail in their report. The Mail is reporting the 22 year-old has agreed a
five year [.

Kazenga LuaLua was sent out on loan earlier this summer, to Brighton until January, and now another
Newcastle youngster has been sent out on loan to get some first team games. Michael Richardson sent
on a month's loan to Leyton Orient News this afternoon that Leyton Orient have completed the
signing of Newcastle United [.

Joey Barton will not be in the squad Â for Newcastle's final pre-season game tomorrow against
Fiorentina, before the lads take on Arsenal next Saturday. Joey Barton - had a relapse this last
week And it's probably doubtful if Joey will be in the squad for the Arsenal game a week tomorrow,
assuming of course that [.

We've seen the rumors in the comments section about Cheick Tiote wanting to leave Newcastle, and
even being seen at Chelsea, but none of that is true, and none of it has even been in the gossip
press. Cheick Tiote renewing visa in Accra, Ghana Cheick is still in Accra trying to get through
[...]

Alan Pardew has today clarified things regarding Joey Barton and his future, be it on Tyneside or
at another club. Alan Pardew clarified things further today Pardew told the local Newcastle press
today: "It is difficult when we are looking for transfers and maybe waiting for one or two players
to come in.

An injury this week to Tranquillo Barnetta may very well scuttle any move away from Bayer
Leverkusen for the player Â this month. Tranquillo Barnetta talks were going well Barnetta earlier
this week had been linked with a move to Newcastle, but as happened last January, the player has
sustained an injury, which could keep [.

Alan Pardew spoke to the press yesterday and covered many different topics. Alan Pardew squad wants
more players in Pardew did say that the chase for PSG striker Mevlut Erdinc had indeed ended in
failure, but he also said one or two interesting things about the need to bring in some new players
to [.

Alan Pardew spoke to the press yesterday and covered many different topics. Alan Pardew squad wants
more players in Pardew did say that the chase for PSG striker Mevlut Erdinc had indeed ended in
failure, but he also said one or two interesting things about the need to bring in some new players
to [.

Alan Pardew faced the press yesterday, and again he had to answer for the actions of Mike Ashley
and Derek LLambias, whom Â fans hardly ever hear from. Alan Pardew - speaks for the Board again We
know Alan isn't the most liked manager ever at Newcastle, but we have to give him credit for [...]

The Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has said the club has now issued its players with formal legal
warnings about the dangers of using social networking sites. Here's another fine mess you got me
into This has come about because of Â tweets issued via Twitter by both Jose Enrique and Joey
Barton, and young Nile Ranger [.

Alan Pardew seems to want an end to the altercation between Joey Barton and the club's hierarchy.
Alan Pardew - olive branch extended Alan Pardew suggested at his press conference on Thursday
afternoon that Barton's career may not be over at Newcastle, as he said: "I've never closed the
door on anyone and I'm not [.

Newcastle United have reported on their web-site tonight, that Wayne Routledge has completed his
move to Swansea City, after he passed a medical with the Welsh club two days ago. Wayne Routledge
Swansea is Wayne's 9th club Newcastle had already agreed a fee with The Swans, which was thought to
be close to Â£2M, [.

What is now coming to light quickly today, is that Joey Barton has made some conciliatory gestures
to his employer Newcastle United. Joey Barton conciliatory move by player There has been a battle
going on since last Monday, Â when Joey Barton was fired, and since then Joey has continued to
tweet disparaging stuff [.

Alan Pardew has today addressed the Joey Barton issue. Joey Barton was big trouble at the Leeds
United on Sunday afternoon, and had a blow up with his manager for a number of reasons, one was he
was not captain for the game, and the other was he was not the dead ball kicker in [...]

Things don't appear to be getting much better for Newcastle today. Tranquillo Barnetta on more than
Â£40K/week at German club Tranquillo Barnetta's representative in Britain has today ridiculed
Newcastle's offer for his client, and he says that Newcastle have offered Barnetta less money than
he's getting at Beyer Leverkusen.

Strange news today that Newcastle manager Alan Pardew is considering a move for Manchester United
winger Gabriel Obertan. Gabriel Obertan loan deal for next season? But the immediate question is
why? While Gabriel is the type of youngster Newcastle want to bring to the club, he's Â hardly had
an outstanding time at the Red [.

We've said before that the saving grace for Newcastle next season could be that a lot of the young
talent comes through big time, and help to bolster the first team squad. Mehdi Abeid a good looking
player could be a steal And one player who has already made a huge impact at [...]

There was news yesterday that Shane Long was a target of Leicester City. Shane Long headed to
Premier League And the news was that their manager Sven Goran Eriksson had even lodged a Â£7M bid
for the player, and promotion rivals West Ham United were also reported Â to be interested in the
Irish International [.

There was news yesterday that Shane Long was a target of Leicester City. Shane Long headed to
Premier League And the news was that their manager Sven Goran Eriksson had even lodged a Â£7M bid
for the player, and promotion rivals West Ham United were also reported Â to be interested in the
Irish International [.

Why is it that Newcastle seem to constantly be in the headlines for all the wrong reasons? Mike
Ashley time for him to take action When Chris Hughton was manager at the club for that magical 18
months, he seemed to be able to quell things in the press when things went wrong. And [...]

Why is it that Newcastle seem to constantly be in the headlines for all the wrong reasons? Mike
Ashley time for him to take action When Chris Hughton was manager at the club for that magical 18
months, he seemed to be able to quell things in the press when things went wrong. And [...]

News today in the local Newcastle press that the club have opened talks with Swiss midfielder
Tranquillo Barnetta. Tranquillo Barnetta - Newcastle target to replace Barton From what we can tell
Newcastle are moving quickly to bring in a replacement for Joey Barton, who may be tweeting his way
out of a new club.

Joey Barton was linked with Glasgow Celtic yesterday. Joey Barton in talks with Celtic no way But
surely this must be pure paper talk, Â because Joey has often said he wants to stay in the Premier
League and would not do as his pal Kevin Nolan did and drop down a division to [...]

There is news today that Newcastle are in for two strikers. Daniel Sturridge can Newcastle get this
boy on loan? But whether there is any truth in the report, or the rumors, is a very good question.
The news is that Newcastle are in for Peter Crouch, but that's an old story, and let's [...]

Newcastle fans are worried by at least Â couple of things at the moment. John Carver team spirit is
good honest! One is that Newcastle's famous team spirit of the last couple of Â seasons may be
taking a little bit of a hammering, because of the events of the last few days, and another [...]

Danny Simpson had been given leave by Alan Pardew to dash back from the United States for the birth
of his daughter, but the baby was born before he arrived back in England. Danny Simpson looking
forward to next season Oh well, the baby was six weeks early, so she didn't exactly cooperate with
[...

It's not a good time for Newcastle fans right now, but thanks to reader Paulo Martins and his
Portuguese friends, here's a video of Newcastle United and some of the resasons why we all still
love the club. Paulo said he made the video because he wanted to inspire Newcastle United fans
around the world [.

It's not a good time for Newcastle fans right now, but thanks to reader Paulo Martins and his
Portuguese friends, here's a video of Newcastle United and some of the resasons why we all still
love the club. Paulo said he made the video because he wanted to inspire Newcastle United fans
around the world [.

News yesterday that Leicester City manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has made a Â£7M bid for Reading's
Shane Long. Leicester City are in for Irish striker And presumably with Newcastle's long standing
effort to bring Turkish striker Mevlut Erdinc to Newcastle dead in the water, Newcastle should be
turning their attentions to other players.

News yesterday that Leicester City manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has made a Â£7M bid for Reading's
Shane Long. Leicester City are in for Irish striker And presumably with Newcastle's long standing
effort to bring Turkish striker Mevlut Erdinc to Newcastle dead in the water, Newcastle should be
turning their attentions to other players.

Newcastle did not fare well in the January transfer window. Tranquillo Barnetta new target to
replace Barton? That was when Newcastle sent Wayne Routledge out on loan early in January, and then
had trouble bringing anybody into the club,. And to cap it all they sold Andy Carroll on the last
day of the [.

Sammy Ameobi again impressed last night in Newcastle's 3-1 win at Gateshead. John Carver and Alan
Pardew at Gateshead last night Sammy scored two goals, and every time he's played for the Newcastle
first team, he's looked an impressive young player. Certainly John Carver thinks the 19-year-old is
an exciting talent, but it seems Sammy [.

Newcastle have seemingly agreed a fee of around Â£5M for Spaniard Jose Enrique to finally move to
Liverpool. Jose Enrique fee agreed with Liverpool? The Daily Mirror is reporting that the deal
should be completed this week, so it could be that by the time Newcastle meet Fiorentina on
Saturday afternoon at St.

A Newcastle eleven beat Gateshead 3-1 tonight at the International Stadium. And it was two goals
from the impressive Sammy Ameobi that allowed Newcastle to overcome a 1-0 deficit and win the game
3-1. Kyle Nix put Gateshead ahead from a penalty early in the game, but a goal in each half by
Sammy Ameobi [.

Steve Harper is in goal tonight in a fairly strong looking Newcastle side to take on Gateshead at
the International Stadium the game kicks of at 7:30 p.m. As expected James Tavernier also starts,
and of course James played 18 times for Gateshead while on loan earlier this year, James will play
at center [.

Newcastle will play tonight at Gateshead, and it will be a good chance to get beyond the upsets of
the last few days surrounding Joey Barton. James Tavernier will start tonight It's a delicate time
of the season, and we cannot have the lads do what happened two years ago, and start to lose [...]

It seems that Newcastle now consider Joey Barton to be a bad influence on the team, Â and it's
unlikely the Liverpudlian will ever play again for Newcastle United. Alan Pardew - Barton
challenged the manager's authority And news this morning that Joey Barton has been told to train
alone, and that's hardly surprising.

Lee Ryder in the Evening Chronicle is today adding more information as to the reason Joey Barton
finally received the boot at Newcastle yesterday, so to speak. Joey Barton altercations are ned of
last season too We've found out that Sunday was not a good day for Joey Barton or the Newcastle
club either, [.

It seems there were a number of things that upset Joey Barton in the lead up to the game against
Leeds United on Sunday. Alan Pardew clashed with Barton before and after game And The Sun is
reporting today that when Joey found out Â he would not be captain on the day, he initially refused
[...]

It seems there were a number of things that upset Joey Barton in the lead up to the game against
Leeds United on Sunday. Alan Pardew clashed with Barton before and after game And The Sun is
reporting today that when Joey found out Â he would not be captain on the day, he initially refused
[...]

The news was coming out yesterday that Joey Barton was furious in the Newcastle dressing room after
the game on Sunday. Joey Barton tirade in Elland Road dressing room after the game And apparently
he told his Newcastle team mates just exactly what he thought of them, and those readers who sent
me emails [.

The news was coming out yesterday that Joey Barton was furious in the Newcastle dressing room after
the game on Sunday. Joey Barton tirade in Elland Road dressing room after the game And apparently
he told his Newcastle team mates just exactly what he thought of them, and those readers who sent
me emails [.

It's hardly a good time to have another massive blowout at Newcastle, but that's what happened
yesterday. Mike Ashley autocratic owner of Newcastle There were signs of player unrest at the game
at Leeds United on Sunday, and of course then Joey tweeted those remarks criticizing Ashley and
LLambias after the game, and Newcastle [.

It's hardly a surpise that Newcastle will now move quickly now for Swiss midfielderÂ Tranquillo
Barnetta to replace Joey Barton. Tranquillo Barnetta - Swiss International midfielder My son Neil
called last night and we talked about the Newcastle mess, and we both agreed that this player would
be great at Newcastle, and a good replacement for [.

With Joey Barton being kicked out of the club this morning, Â and Jose Enrique certain to leave
soon, Newcastle will now need to bring in more players before September 1st. Jose Enrique will
leave Newcastle shortly Once again discontent brewed after yesterday's dismal display at Leeds
United, when the Championship side were much better [.

Newcastle United have confirmed today that Joey Barton has been placed on the transfer list today
The player has been advised that he can leave Newcastle on a free transfer. Well how's that for
losing 4M on the fee Newcastle could get for Joey? The Daily Telegraph is reporting the decision
was made by Managing [.

Sky Sports is reporting today that Newcastle may be interested in Standard Liege youngster,
Eliaquim Mangala. Eliaquim Mangala 20 year old French U21 International; Mangala is of Congolese
descent and the lad is a French Youth international and currently plays for the under-21 team, Â
having made his debut in November, 2009 against Tunisia.

Some surprise news today that Alan Pardew will play a predominantly first team, for tomorrow
night's game Â at Gateshead. Alan Pardew will play a first team tomorrow night Pardew was hardly
pleased with the defense yesterday, where the back four and the goalkeeper were prone to far too
many errors, and all three goals [.

Steven Taylor has been brutally honest today and says the display yesterday by Newcastle was simply
not acceptable. Steven Taylor no excuses for yesterday's display The local lad has spoken to the
Newcastle press today, and the 25 year-old gives a straight forward assessment of the game
yesterday and says that the form of [.

When Haris Vuckic signed on for Newcastle two years last January, he was considered on of Europe's
brightest young players. Haris Vuckic this youngster is looking very good in pre-season And while
he has had a lot of injury problems these last two season, he's had an excellent preseason so far,
and scored again [.

Alan Pardew gave his post match interviews yesterday before Joey Barton sent those tweets Â
blasting the Newcastle hierarchy. Carver and Pardew Erdinc deal dead? And of course it will do
absolutely nothing to help Joey get a new deal at the club, and could even hasten his departure
from Newcastle. Jose Enrique was also [.

Alan Pardew gave his post match interviews yesterday before Joey Barton sent those tweets Â
blasting the Newcastle hierarchy. Carver and Pardew Erdinc deal dead? And of course it will do
absolutely nothing to help Joey get a new deal at the club, and could even hasten his departure
from Newcastle. Jose Enrique was also [.

Alan Pardew has said today that Fraser Forster's bad slip for the first goal yesterday, has not put
him out of the reckoning to become Newcastle's first team goalkeeper next season. Fraser Forster -
bad slip yesterday for first goal And it seems Alan Pardew still has to make up his mind on who
will [.

Alan Pardew has said today that Fraser Forster's bad slip for the first goal yesterday, has not put
him out of the reckoning to become Newcastle's first team goalkeeper next season. Fraser Forster -
bad slip yesterday for first goal And it seems Alan Pardew still has to make up his mind on who
will [.

Newcastle just didn't look at the races yesterday, and put in rather a lack luster display. Alan
Pardew - disappointing display But the most worrying thing for manager Alan Pardew was the poor
defending, Â and each one of the Leeds goals were questionable and should have been prevented. Of
course things didn't start very well [.